Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Adelaide

"It’s only 20 minutes drive from the centre of Adelaide and a perfect way to see much of Australia’s native wildlife. Set in acres of land, this park provides an immersive nature experience, with a limited number of enclosures. The best bit is you can roam amongst kangaroos and wallabies, wombats and see a koala up close."

"The Cleland wildlife park is an amazing area when you can feed kangaroos!. There are over 130 species of Australian wildlife that you can walk around and many of them you can feed or visit. This is one of the absolute must-see, award-winning wildlife parks in South Australia."

"If you'd prefer to spend a day solely among Australia's endemic animals – kangaroos, koalas, emus, etc – then don't miss this beloved wildlife park in the Adelaide Hills!"

"About 22km (14mi) from Adelaide’s centre, the Cleland Conservation Park is home to the Cleland Wildlife Park, Mount Lofty Summit, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden and Waterfall Gully. Making for a great day trip from the city, you can combine visiting the animals at the wildlife park with the flora and fauna of the Botanic Garden, before braving the hike up to the top of Mount Lofty, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic vistas over the city all the way to the coast. Take the scenic route down through Waterfall Gully, before heading back to the city and treating yourself to a well-deserved meal at one of the city’s great restaurants."

"A post shared by ClelandWildlifePark (@clelandwildlifepark) on Jan 6, 2019 at 1:32pm PST. Having visited many wildlife parks over the years, we decided to leave Cleland Wildlife Park off our list and were then berated by friends for doing so!. The park has been running since 1967 and provides an immersive nature experience for visitors who can connect with animals in their natural environment."

"There’s nothing like a long walk by the sea to soothe the soul, and Hallett Cove Conservation Park offers breathtaking coastal views along the 2km hike. In just under an hour’s drive from the city, meander along coastal clifftops with a fresh ocean breeze in your face before stopping for a snap at the insta-worthy Sugarloaf formation. Once the site of a glacial lake which melted some 270 million years ago, Hallett Cove Conservation Park is renowned as one of Australia’s most important geological and archaeological sites."

"Discover the Sugarloaf on the Glacier Hike in Hallett Cove Conservation Park. It’s a huge, unusually-shaped rock formation that was created 280 million years ago during the Australian Ice Age. See it for yourself before continuing on the beautiful coastal walk to Marino."

"Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary is another Adelaide institution and it is one of the zoos and wildlife parks in and near Adelaide that is definitely worth considering. Dr John Wamsley started Warrawong in 1969, constructing fences to protect the native animals from feral cats and foxes and create a sanctuary for them. The Sanctuary was closed for a number of years (there were problems getting insurance for the site), before being purchased recently by a couple who are trying to restore it to its former glory."

"You can choose from a range of hand crafted patties which include: Spinach quinoa, Beetrice, Dill & lemon, Veggo classic or vegan chicken. As you sink your teeth into one of these bad boys you’ll be seriously satisfied, and leave the place with a huge smile on your face. Top-class vegan cooking."

"If you don’t know Sir Hans Heysen, then why not get acquainted by visiting his home. One of Australia’s most noted landscape artists, the historic house-come-gallery-museum is set upon 60-hectares of scenic land, just outside of Hahndorf, and holds some 200 original works. 68 Heysen Road, Hahndorf"

"Located in the city center close to the zoo, the Adelaide Oval is a stadium established in 1871 and renovated in 2014, which hosts cricket, Australian soccer, rugby matches as well as concerts. If you have time during your stay, run to a game to support one of the Adelaide teams. It’s the best way to meet the locals and soak up the local culture."

"Adelaide Oval, During the summer months get down to the Adelaide Oval for a cricket match. Australia plays host to a couple of touring nations each summer and ..."

"The Gilbert Street Hotel has a generous selection of delicious food for the whole family to enjoy, coupled with daily specials to make a visit all the more affordable. This includes $15 plates of pasta on Mondays, $15 pizza on Tuesday, $15 steak and Caesar salads on Wednesday and Thursday, and heaps more. Otherwise, the menu has plenty of favourites to choose amongst, including sandwiches, burgers, fish and chips, pizza, salad, and more."

"This classic pub is situated smack-bang in the middle of the city, just a short stroll from the Adelaide Central Market — but this leafy beer garden feels a world away from the hustle and bustle. This stylish, modern outdoor seating area features a retractable roof so you can enjoy an alfresco tipple at any time of the year."